Globularia alypum
Globularia alypum, commonly known as the globularia, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. Characterized by its striking blue flowers and distinctive foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally utilized in folk medicine, it is studied for its potential bioactive properties and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Globularia alypum
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Globularia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Globularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Globularia alypum, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Catalan, it is called foixarda, while in Corsican, it is known as Erba pughjola. The French name for this species is Globulaire buissonnante, and in German, it is called Strauchige Kugelblume. Additionally, in the Arabic dialect of Åland (ae b-arab), it is referred to as تسلغة.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ca | foixarda | Wikidata |
| co | Erba pughjola | Wikidata |
| fr | Globulaire buissonnante | Wikidata |
| de | Strauchige Kugelblume | Wikidata |
| aeb-arab | تسلغة | Wikidata |
| ar | عينون كحلي | Wikidata |
| kab | Taselɣa | Wikidata |
| hr | Grmasta glavulja | Wikidata |
| el | Γλοβουλαρία η άλυπος | Wikidata |
| arz | عينون كحلى | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within Southwestern Europe. It can be found growing in the Balearic Islands, which are part of the Baleares archipelago. Additionally, its habitat extends to the island of Corsica and the island of Sardinia. The species is also well-established on the mainland in France. Finally, it is widely documented throughout the various territories of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Globularia alypum, is primarily utilized for its medicinal properties through its aerial parts. The leaves are the most significant component, characterized by their specific shape and texture which contribute to the plant's therapeutic profile. For practical application in herbal preparations and traditional remedies, the dried leaves are collected and processed, ensuring the stability of their bioactive compounds for long-term use.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Globularia alypum has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-hydroxyluteolin 7-O-laminaribioside, acteoside, asperuloside, eriodictyol 7-O-sophoroside, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-hydroxyluteolin 7-O-laminaribioside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asperuloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eriodictyol 7-O-sophoroside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| forsythiaside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globularifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| globularin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoacteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Globularia alypum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Globularia alypum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |